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Sandia and other labs have developed and tested a chemical detection system that can be rapidly deployed at special events to protect against toxic industrial chemical threats. A test conducted with the police department in Livermore, CA, during a Fourth of July celebration at a local park, proved that the system could provide law enforcement the information they need to understand and respond to an attack rapidly. This system is still under development.
Sandia is currently exploring licensing opportunities for Hound™, a hand-portable sample collection and preconcentration device that, when combined with chemical detectors, enables the detection of trace amounts of explosives, drugs, and other chemicals. Recently, the Texas Department of Public Safety used Hound to identify methamphetamines and nitrates during a routine traffic stop. This product is under development.
Arriving at the scene of an emergency, it may be difficult to determine what type of hazards are present. Sandia’s MicroChemLab™ technology installed in miniature chemical and biological detection systems places the power of an analytical laboratory into the palm of a hand. Because they can rapidly detect and identify a range of chemical and biological weapons, MicroChemLab units could help first responders quickly determine whether a chemical or biological attack has taken place—and respond accordingly. Sandia is searching for industry partners to manufacture and commercialize MicroChemLab.